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BEAUTY SCHOOL began life around two years ago and was formed through the merging of three existing, experienced talents; Rachael Stewart (lead vocals), James Atkin (programming/guitar) and Justin Welch (drums)

Born and bred in Aberdeen, (but harbouring a amalgamated Mockney/Jock/West-country accent), Stewart moved to London and cut her teeth hanging out in the dark corners of legendary techno nights Sabresonic and The Drum Club, and the infamous Heavenly Social where she mixed with now-famous DJs, producers & musicians she met there. As a natural performer, it wasn't long before she herself was up on stage, and achieved notoriety for her singing, stage-mongering and tom-foolery across the world, when she toured with dance-band Fluke (Virgin) in 1997 on their remix album tour Risotto. Even at this early stage in her career, the US Press picked up on Stewart's raw energy and talent to perform and entertain, describing her as " the female version of Keith Flint of The Prodigy.

Ex EMF (EMI) front-man James Atkin achieved huge worldwide success in the Nineties as lead singer of the band responsible for one of the most well-known tracks of the decade, and therefore has one of the most recognisable voices of the time. However, these days he prefers to steer Beauty School from behind huge shades and an electric guitar, leaving the lady to stir up the mosh-pit.

From their studio in North yorkshire, Atkin works prolifically, and with Stewart's input, they manage to create indie punk tunes with a dark edge, a trashy vibe, and pop hooks that Joe Strummer would be proud of.


http://www.beautyschool.org.uk
http://www.myspace.com/beautyschooluk